An Introduction to Painting
This painting collection for beginners includes resources on finding subject matter, improving painting techniques, and using tint, tone, and shade. Start painting in a variety of mediums or choose your favorite with tips focused on oil, acrylic, or watercolor skills.
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How to Select Colors for Pastel Painting
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Scumbling Painting Technique
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Painting on a Big Canvas
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Horse Painting Demo
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Painting Sizing: With or Without the Frame
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Using Acrylic Paints for Silk Painting
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Why Varnish a Painting?
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Top 7 Tips for Landscape Painting
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How to Paint a Sunset
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How to Mix Greens
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How to Paint a Realistic Tree
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Top Color Mixing Tips for Artists
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Painting by Numbers
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Sgraffito Painting and Various Techniques to Learn
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Sea Painting: Understanding What You're Trying to Paint
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How Long Should It Take to Finish a Painting?
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How to Hold a Paint Palette
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Techniques for Creating a Painting
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Preparing Slippery Surfaces for Decorative Painting
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Tips for Painting Realistic Water Drops
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How to Paint Values Realistically
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What Is an Artist Trading Card or ATC?
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Fine Art Painting Techniques
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Abstract Landscape Painting: Developing an Idea
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Painting on Colored Grounds
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Fan Brush Painting
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How to Read the Label on a Tube of Paint
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Instructions on How To Paint Glass
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How to Paint in an Expressive or Painterly Style
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Easy Clown Face Painting Design
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How Do I Mix Fluorescent or Neon Colors?
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Matching the Same Paint Color in a New Brand
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How Long Does a Coat of Oil Paint Need to Dry?
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Hue, Value, and Chroma in a Paint Color
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Photo Gallery: Inside Artists' Studios
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How Do I Create a Unique Painting Style?
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Photo Gallery of Face Painting Designs